Daisy’s Secret Crush

***Daisy’s POV.***

Next day, I have a breakfast of eggs and toast and get ready in a white tie-back halter top and blue jeans. I wear my walking shoes and take my bag and go out. I first go to my office to see its progress, which is going well.

I texted Theo to meet me near my workplace, where I could sneak into his car. I learned many things from Lily when we were doing her house interiors. She told me why they kept their relationship secret and how they used to meet and how they used to avoid any media.

Ryan may have many media eyes, but Theo literally turns their head wherever he goes. So, it is going to be tougher for me. But for Noah’s girlfriend, it is going to be easy not because Noah has farms but because he is a very private person.

I look around as I walk down the street with glasses on and get inside his car when I see it.

“Why were you walking like a woman working with the Secret Service?” Theo asks with a grin.

“Because I am. Now go before anyone sees us. Let’s go.” I say and put on my seatbelt.

“No need to worry. According to my family, I am taking you to buy a car and offering to have lunch with you.” He says.

“Family?” I ask, confused as he drives.

“I was talking with Dad and told him you are thinking of buying a car and I offered to help. Simple.” He says.

“So first we are buying, and then having lunch?” I ask.

“Yes. One of my investor’s daughters has a showroom.” He says.

“Okay. Let’s complete this first, then we will have the entire afternoon till evening to date.” I say with a grin.

We drove to a showroom which had the latest cars which I researched about. The manager shows us around and gives us details about it. I am confused between two cars and ask Theo to choose for me.

“It is your car. Choose yourself.” He says.

“Fine. You are no help.” I say with a pout.

“Hey! Who helped you come down to these two?” He asks.

“Okay, you were some help to me. But which one to take?” I ask myself.

“Theo Anderson. Is that really you?” A chirpy voice calls out and we turn around to see a young woman dressed in a sexy dress.

“Val? How are you?” Theo asks but looks uncomfortable, but why?

I get the answer when Val hugs Theo and gives him cheek kisses. She latches on his arm like a leech and starts talking to him. Her one question, though, makes me angry.

“Are you here to buy a car for your mistress? If only I had known that you updated yourself from being a one-night stand person to a keeper of mistresses, I would have been first in line.” She says and rubs herself against Theo’s side.

“I am not keeping a mistress, Val. Meet Daisy, my father’s friend’s daughter.” Theo says, and that stings somewhere. First day and I am getting hurt by this secret-keeping business.

“Hi!” Val says lamely and goes back to talking to Theo.

“If you don’t mind Val, I am here to help Daisy. So…” He says and takes his arm out of Val’s clutches and comes to my side.

“Okay. But how about later? We can go out tonight and relive some memories.” She says and touches his arm with a pointy finger.

I grab Theo’s arm and take him aside and I get between her and him and say, “Sorry, but he has a prior commitment. And also you should not behave like this in front of your customers. I am buying the car, not him.”

“I am sorry. Every customer is precious to us. Even if that customer is buying a simple car like that.” She says with a snooty look.

“That’s it. We are leaving. Thanks for giving me a reason to give a critical review to you, not your employees who worked hard. Let’s go, Theo.” I say and take his arm and walk out of the showroom.

“I am sorry. I thought Val would not be there, and that showroom is great. I bought most of my cars from there.” He says.

“It’s not your fault. Not completely.” I say and look out of the window.

“Hey! Don’t spoil your mood because of me.” He says and caresses my bare shoulder.

“It is fine. Now, where do we go next?” I ask as I take his hand in mine.

“We will have lunch first now as I am getting hungry, then we will visit one more place where Lily got his first car from. Would that be okay?” He asks.

“Yes. That would be just fine.” I say.

We had lunch in the car in the shade of a tree. I told him about the progress my new firm is making. We are already getting clients before the opening and they are ready to wait for some time. He tells me he is going to take us all to Bristol in October, so I should clear my schedule according to that, as I was part of that project.

“That’s good news.” I say.

“Well, there are many surprises in store in October.” He says.

“What else is there rather than this enormous project?” I ask, astonished.

“You will see soon.” He says.

“Okay.” I say.

Then we went to one more showroom and finally I concluded by buying a beautiful midnight blue car which has every feature I could dream of. I sign the paper after Theo makes me understand everything.

“Here is the check.” Theo says.

“Hey! I am paying.” I say.

“I know, but it is not from me. It is from your Dad. And it is only half of the amount.” He says.

“Dad is literally…” I am at a loss for words. He has always been like this.

“And also take this check.” He says.

“Now who’s that from?” I ask.

“That’s from my Dad.” He says and I sigh.

“Am I paying for anything?” I ask.

“You are paying for duplicate keys. But in case you want me to-” He says.

“No.” I say and he laughs and so do I.

“Don’t be embarrassed. Even Lily has to go through this. Her sister-in-law, Emma, and Dad paid for it as a wedding gift. And yours is your new business gift.” He says as we drive towards where I don’t know.

“I love them. That is the reason they get away with anything. So where are we going now?” I ask.

“I am free. We can go to an art museum and then have dinner.” He says.

I look at him for a second, then say, “Can you stop here for a minute?”

“But why?” He asks.

“Just do so.” I say.

“What happened?” He asks after stopping under the shade of a tree.

“Theo, we are dating, but that doesn’t mean we have to follow some stupid norms to make it perfect. It is our first date and it should be what we want it to be like. We don’t have to go to some fancy restaurant and you don’t have to visit an art museum with me. I know that there is not much for us to talk to each other about. But that doesn’t mean we have to force ourselves to talk. Talking can come naturally when we are more comfortable with each other. Till then it is better to do what you like to do. You don’t have to hide any ideas for my sake. Tell me. What should we do?” I ask as I look into his eyes and hold his hands.

“You really want to know what I want to do?” He asks and looks at me with a heated look in his eyes.

“Yes.” I say and somehow my voice sounds husky.

“If I can, I will ditch this idea of not sleeping on the first date and have you right here, right now.” He says and his words make a desire to rise in me, which I was trying to suppress.

“Then maybe we should do that.” I say.

“No. I want to but-” He says but I stop him.

“Let’s go buy some groceries. I will cook something at home and we will watch a movie too.” I say.

“Okay, but we won’t be sleeping with each other.” He says.

“Sure.” I say, “Don’t worry. You are safe.”

“Well, I don’t feel like I am by your hidden undertone.” He says, still not believing me.

“You are.” I say and hide my smile at what I am planning for him.

I want Theo, and he wants me too. There is nothing wrong with what I am about to do. I am already fed up with waiting and Theo’s way of trying to be a gentleman is wasted on me, as I already know he is a gentleman. I know he would be regretful but I will make up for it.

And technically, he said we won’t sleep with each other. And we are not going to. We are going to do other things than sleep. I hope so.